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Consulting Psychologists of Color Annual Conference
THE GATHERING..

On Purpose. In Action

2025 | Atlanta, GA
November 7-9

Inspired by our cornerstone Learning Circles, the 2025 Conference of the Consulting Psychologists of Color will provide an opportunity to uncover and expand Connections, shape thoughtful and action-initiating Conversations, and generate Commitments to provide support to each other.

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The Gathering will provide us with a weekend of opportunities to take those Connections, Conversations, and Commitments to another level. We will have the added benefits of interacting in person, taking advantage of some of what the City of Atlanta has to offer.

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Below you will find everything you need to plan your weekend with us- hope to see you all there.

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The Westin Buckhead Atlanta

3391 Peachtree Rd NE,

Atlanta, GA 30326

(404) 365-0065

We will be staying at the beautiful Westin Buckhead location in Atlanta for our conference. The rooms are being held in a block for us, so be sure to utilize the link below when you go to reserve a room. 

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Should you like to share a room with another conference goer, just reach out and we will help coordinate with you.

 

Email us at: TheGathering@cp-oc.org 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

 

FRIDAY:
CONNECTIONS
1:00PM-8:30PM
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  • A series of workshops are available Friday afternoon (See detail below)

  • The GATHERING begins with a Welcome and Reception and the opportunity to build connections!

  • You will hear about CPOC's overall mission and how it may connect with yours

  • There will be engaging activities to facilitate learning about each other

  • Take advantage of hors d’ouerves and a cash bar to mix and mingle or just observe and absorb

  • The excitement will continue with boardgames, casual conversations, and music in the hospitality suite

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*Light Snacks and Refreshments will be served during the reception

 

SATURDAY:
CONNECTIONS AND CONVERSATIONS
8AM-5:30PM
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  • Breakfast and Early Morning Stretch

  • A full day of candid large group and small focused group Conversations

  • Key Conversation Facilitator: As a corporate leader…

    • Marsha Johnson

  • Focused small group Conversations

    • Influencing the political process

    • Determining value for services and getting paid!

    • Emerging business opportunities

  • Lunch

  • Key Conversation Facilitator: As a Consultant...

    • Stan Hannah, Ph.D.

  • Focused small group Conversations​

    • Managing persons of color

    • Developing leaders at mid-levels

    • AND practice - Clinical and Consulting

  • Dinner – On Your Own

    • Dinner parties

    • Hospitality Suite

 

SUNDAY:
CONNECTIONS, CONVERSATIONS AND COMMITMENTS
8AM-12:30PM
 

  • Breakfast and Early Morning Stretch

  • A half day of candid large group and small focused group Conversations

  • Key Conversation Facilitator: As an organization…

    • Karishma Patel-Buford, Ph.D.

  • Focused small group Conversations

    • What difference does your identity make?

    • Building partnerships and collaborations with peers

    • Influencing and leveraging other associations

  • Closing Comments

WORKSHOP SERIES

Optional Add On: For an added experience, you can attend 1, or all, of our available workshop sessions throughout the weekend. Below you will find our current plan, which is subject to change. Each of the workshops are eligible for CE Credits, fees and further information can be found on Eventbrite when registering.

 

FRIDAY
WORKSHOPS
1-5PM
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  • 4 HOURS: 1-5PM

    • NaTasha Jordan​ & Loren Hill

    • Elevating Your Coaching Business: The White Glove Advantage & Social-First Visibility

    • Target Audience: Consulting Psychologists

    • Best for: Students Early-Mid Career & Mid-Advanced Career

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  • 2 HOURS: 1-3PM

    • Ryan Warner​

    • Expanding Your Practice Nationally and Internationally

    • Target Audience: Consulting Psychologist

    • Best for: Students Early-Mid Career & Mid-Advanced Career​​​​

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  • 2 HOURS: 1-3PM

    • Jeremy Hudson​

    • Pressure Proof Leadership: Upskilling to thrive through pressures

    • Target Audience: Consulting psychologists, executive coaches, organizational leaders, and professionals across career stages

    • Best for: Students Early-Mid Career & Mid-Advanced Career

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FRIDAY:

WORKSHOPS

3-5PM

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  • 2 HOURS: 3-5PM (2 Credits)

    • Tracy Lamar-Ray

    • Building a Sound Business

    • Target Audience: Independent coaches, private practitioners

    • Best for: Students Early-Mid Career & Mid-Advanced Career

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  • 2 HOURS: 3-5PM

    • Greg Pennington

    • What to Give and Get from Allyships

    • Target Audience: Consulting Psychologist

    • Best for: Students Early-Mid Career & Mid-Advanced Career

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SATURDAY:
WORKSHOP
4-6PM

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  • 2 HOURS: 4:15-6:15PM

    • Loren Hill​

    • Resilient Leadership in Higher Education: Navigating Change, Equity and Collective Healing

    • Target Audience: Consulting Psychologist

    • Best for: Students Early-Mid Career & Mid-Advanced Career

Register Now!

Click the Link below to head to Eventbrite to purchase tickets. 

Check out our 2025 Sponsors and Facilitators.

Check out what people are saying about the 2024 Conference, let's get ready to do it again!

Karen C. : "I have often thought that serendipity is where synchronicity and Spirit meet up…making a way for innovative skill to take root, and visionary collaboration to rise. So was the case last weekend at the Consulting Psychologists of Color (CP | OC) annual GATHERING. The array of brilliance, compassion and leadership, all so deeply inspiring. I am excited about all that we will continue to foster among ourselves and for our clients and community. Sincere gratitude for Gregory Pennington, Ph.D. and team for catalyzing this profound offering and opportunity!"

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Tonya A.: "I am still basking in the afterglow of the Consulting Psychologists of Color Conference ("The Gathering") this past weekend in Atlanta. As a member of the planning committee and a group facilitator, I'm excited about what we achieved together, inspired by the vision of our fearless leader, Gregory Pennington, Ph.D.! The Gathering was a wonderful conglomeration of connection with colleagues, new and seasoned , deep conversation about difficult topics, and a renewed commitment to our dreams and each other. The Armstrong Center for Hope was a proud sponsor of this inaugural event! "

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Charles D.: "I feel energized, recharged, and inspired by every single person I shared this transformative weekend with. There are no accidents, and I am so excited for what’s next. I feel even more convicted to continue on my journey! Thank you to CP-OC and all its members who brought their warm and authentic selves to this timely and necessary conference. I hope you feel invigorated and encouraged to keep showing up and showing out! The world needs you! I'm looking forward to doing this again and again!"

Charging Our Connections

There are more details to come and opportunities to contribute to designing The Gathering. Imagine charging our Connections, appreciating the similarities and differences of our experiences as the “first or few”; not intending to be “the last or only”; and uncovering the Connections between our self-identities as Persons of Color! 

Network with CP-OC Members.

Discover new tools, resources, and skills.

Gain access to exclusive industry updates.

Share your expertise, knowledge, and work.

Empowering Our Conversations

Rather than keynote speakers, imagine facilitators shaping deep and stimulating Conversations around areas like:

 

  • The dynamics of similarities when you get to coach or lead someone who looks like you 

  • Responding to the charge of an African proverb, “until the lion learns how to write, the stories will always favor the hunter’ by intentionally researching and publishing more

  • Building our temples for tomorrow, strong as we know how – What foundations will build your business to last and make a difference

  • Eyes and Ears Wide Open – How Traditions and Trends Impact Achieving Our Missions

Building Our Commitments

The Gathering is intended to add to your journey. Through your attendance, you further your professional commitments by participating in round-robin style exchanges that focus on:

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  • Offering support and resources to others

  • Sharing your needs to build a larger conversation

  • Asking your questions and finding answers

  • Exchanging industry insights with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and demographics

  • Providing personal testimonials

 

Unlike traditional conferences focused on panel discussions, the CP-OC annual conference encourages group discussion and the exchange of information.

“We come together because it is good for kin[folk] to do so.”
– Chinua Achebe, Author of 'Things Fall Apart'

Things to do in Atlanta

While you're here, we thought we'd give you some additional reasons to visit this exciting city.

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Plan Ahead

Consulting Psychologists of Color Annual Conference 2025

Please reach out to us at cpocgathering@gmail.com. We welcome your reactions, suggestions, and any interest in joining the Planning Committee.

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Keep breathing. Keep growing. Stay connected.

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